AI Devops / Platform Engineer

AI DevOps / Platform Engineer

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus' high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced AI DevOps / Platform Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, implement, and scale infrastructure and automation that integrates AI into our engineering workflows — enabling faster iteration, stronger reliability, and smarter operations across the organization. We are open to considering mid-level, senior, or principal candidates depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for aerospace software and simulation environments
• Integrate AI-driven tools into engineering workflows (e.g., intelligent code assistance, anomaly detection, automated testing frameworks)
• Build and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) to support R&D, simulation, and production environments
• Develop monitoring, logging, and alerting systems enhanced by AI for predictive insights
• Collaborate with aerospace, flight software, and test engineers to ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and operations
• Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented infrastructure code (Python, Bash, IaC)
• Conduct system reviews and implement best practices for secure and reliable operations
• Stay up-to-date with emerging AI/ML and DevOps technologies, applying them to improve speed, safety, and scalability

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or MLOps
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with AWS or equivalent cloud platforms
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash)
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI/ML or intelligent automation into engineering workflows

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with AIOps, anomaly detection, or ML-based testing frameworks
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of secure DevOps / DevSecOps practices, particularly in regulated industries
• Exposure to aerospace or defense systems and simulation environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, high-iteration environments
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams
• Startup or early-stage company experience

$105,000 - $225,000 a year

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.